Android 16 QPR3: Pixel adds Adaptive Connectivity auto-switch, battery settings
With Android 16 QPR3, Google is introducing more granular Adaptive Connectivity settings on Pixel phones.
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Android 16 QPR3 adds ‘Screen automation’ on Pixel 10 for ‘computer use’
At the moment, Gemini’s “Computer Use” efforts are focused on desktop web as seen by the Gemini Agent available for AI Ultra subscribers. Availability on Android seems inevitable, with 16 QPR3 Beta 2 preparing for that with a new “Screen automation” permission.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR3 is shaping up to be a sizable release, and Beta 2 is now available for Google Pixel devices. This is a big update that “addresses a wide range of stability, performance, and usability issues.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to Pixel
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is now available for Pixel devices following last month’s release just before the holidays.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 patch
Following last week’s release, Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 is rolling out with one fix for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel tweaks emoji designs to match iPhone in latest Android 16 beta [Gallery]
As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has also updated its emoji set to include a few refreshed designs ahead of a larger update to come.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel gets a slick new folder animation, other launcher UI tweaks
Android 16 QPR3 launched today for Google Pixel devices, bringing some interesting tweaks to round out the later stages of this software build. The newest update brings a smooth new folder animation to the forefront, along with a couple of customization changes for the home screen.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location
Google is adding a new notifying dot in Android 16 QPR3 which tells you when an app is accessing your location.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR3 lets you adjust flashlight brightness on Pixel
Android 16 QPR3 will finally let you adjust the brightness of your Pixel’s flashlight from the Quick Settings Tile.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR3 is the next notable quarterly update coming in March 2026, and Beta 1 is rolling out today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel adds Samsung’s navigation button layout in latest Android 16 beta
Google Pixel phones are adding support for the three-button layout used in navigation by Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but only in the latest beta for now.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR3 lets you remove At a Glance from your Pixel’s homescreen
With Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, Google is finally letting Pixel owners remove At a Glance from their homescreen.
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How to install the latest Android 16 Beta on Google Pixel
Android 16 is widely available on Pixel devices, but Google continues to run beta programs for the latest updates. Here’s the newest Android 16 Beta available for Google Pixel, and how you can install it.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR3 Beta 1 rolling out for Google Pixel
The preview cycle continues today with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 now available for Google Pixel devices. This follows the stable QPR2 launch at the start of December.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher gets vibrant Dynamic Color in Android 16 QPR2
Android 16 QPR2 is a sizable update that includes an updated color palette for the recently redesigned Pixel Launcher search bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 with Pixel bug fixes
Besides the November 2025 Feature Drop, Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 is rolling out today to Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 rolling out with Pixel bug fixes
Google is following last week’s patch after the initial release with Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 rolling out for Pixel
Following last week’s release, Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 is rolling out as a patch for Pixel devices that failed to boot if “Enable desktop experience features” was enabled before installing.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR2 is a big quarterly update coming in December, with Beta 3 rolling out today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel
The Android 16 Beta Program should be nearing completion with QPR2 Beta 3 for Google Pixel devices now available.
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Pixel users on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 facing Google Wallet, VPN issues
For some reason, not all Beta 3.1 users have received the stable release of Android 16 QPR1, and they are now facing Google Wallet/Pay and VPN issues.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR2 is another big quarterly update with Beta 2 rolling out today for Google Pixel devices.
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The Android 16 Beta Program continues today with QPR2 Beta 2 for Google devices, including the Pixel 10 series.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]
The Android 16 preview cycle continues today with QPR2 Beta 1 today for Pixel devices.
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